Christopher F. Rufo is a senior fellow and director of the initiative on critical race theory at the Manhattan Institute. He is also a contributing editor of City Journal, where his writing explores a range of issues, including critical race theory, gender ideology, homelessness, addiction, crime, and the decline of American cities. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, America’s Cultural Revolution.

Rufo is a leader in the fight against critical race theory in American institutions. His research and activism inspired a presidential order and legislation in more than twenty states, where he has worked closely with lawmakers to craft successful public policy. As a filmmaker, Rufo has directed four documentaries for PBS, Netflix, and international television, including America Lost, which tells the story of three “forgotten American cities.”

Rufo holds a BSFS from Georgetown and a ALM from Harvard. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three sons.